Vietnamese Shaking Beef Salad
This shaking beef salad recipe is a perfect mix of bold flavor and fresh ingredients. Juicy marinated beef is quickly seared and served over crisp greens, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Finished with a zesty lime dressing, it’s a healthy and delicious Vietnamese-inspired dish.
Prep time: 25 mins
Total time: 35 mins
Skill level: Easy
What You'll Need
Marinade
Dressing
Salad
Directions
- Cut the beef into 1-inch cubes.
- Mix all the marinade ingredients and coat the beef. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Place the dressing ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- In a large cast-iron pan over medium heat, add 2 tbsp of canola (or mild olive) oil. Add the marinaded beef, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and sear on all sides, constantly “shaking” the pan.
- Remove the beef from the pan and place on a plate. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Toss the mixed greens and red onions in the dressing and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place on a plate or platter.
- Add the Mini Cucumbers and Sweetpops around the salad and place the beef on the bed of mixed greens.
- Sprinkle the fresh lime juice over everything and serve.
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